Forthcoming changes outlined in a recent European Directive to the rights of temporary agency workers will be highlighted at the event held at the Bewleys hotel in Leeds on March 5. ** (10am – 1.30pm)
Run by Enterprise Europe Yorkshire, the workshop is designed to help local firms understand how the new European Union Directive may affect their businesses and help them prepare for changes ahead of the UK enforcing regulations.
The regulations will entitle the agency workers to some of the basic rights as permanent employees after 12 weeks in a given job. They are due to come into force in October 2011 and are set to have major implications for businesses who use temporary agency staff, and the agencies who supply them.
A representative from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) will outline the requirements of the new Directive. Joanne Houseman, employment solicitor from Gordons LLP, will highlight the potential liability for employers against claims for unequal treatment.
A local company already preparing for these forthcoming changes will present the steps they are taking to accommodate the new rules.
The seminar is to help firms prepare and plan for changing business requirements.
Councillor Adrian Naylor, Bradford Council's Executive Member for Regeneration, said:
The Agency Workers Directive will affect all companies who employ temporary workers over a 12 week period. There are steps that employers can take at this stage, to prepare for the potential impact of the new regulations.
“Attending the briefing will help local companies understand the potentially significant impact on them and prepare their business ahead of change.
To register or for further information about the workshop, call 01274 434262, email linfo@ee-yorkshire.com or visit www.ee-yorkshire.com.
